A vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft is an airplane able to take off or land vertically or on short runways. Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft are a subset of V/STOL …

Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft include fixed-wing aircraft that can hover, take off and land vertically, as well as helicopters and other aircraft with powered rotors, such as tiltrotors.

Each year, VFS organizes meetings and activities around the world that advance the state of the art of VTOL aircraft technology. Hundreds of VFS members have been recognized over our 80-year history …

VTOL airplane, any of several unconventional aircraft with rotating wing systems, such as the helicopter and autogiro. They may also have rotatable jet systems capable of vertical lift-off and landing in …

Nov 23, 2025 · VTOL drones—short for Vertical Take-Off and Landing drones—are a fast-growing category of UAV that combine the hovering ability of multirotors with the range and efficiency of fixed …

Although both VTOL and conventional rotorcraft make use of propulsion to lift into the air, VTOLs are using more than two propulsion units, referred to as distributed propulsion.

Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft represent a specialized category of aviation technology that allows for takeoff and landing without the need for traditional runways.

Aug 8, 2025 · VTOL aircraft technology enables aircraft to take off and land vertically. The concept can be dated back to the early days of aviation, but it was in the middle of the 20th century when actual …

2 days ago · Sikorsky's Nomad VTOL UAS is designed to support reconnaissance and light attack missions, among other roles.

Dec 1, 2024 · VTOL, which stands for Vertical Takeoff and Landing drones, are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that can lift off and land vertically. They don’t need a long runway and can switch …